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### Question: Who is at highest risk for Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin ?
### Response: Clinical data suggests that the development of squamous cell carcinoma is related to several factors.
Sunlight(solar UV radiation): Excessive exposure to sunlight is thought to be the largest risk factor for developing squamous cell carcinoma.
Fair skin: Data show that caucasian persons and persons with fair skin are at higher risk for skin cancer than darker skinned persons.
Genetic factors: Some persons are genetically more at risk to develop skin cancer, and may have a history of skin cancer in their family.
Immunosuppressive factors: Persons who have been treated with immunosuppressive medications such as transplant patients, have an increased risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma.
Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP): Patients with XP are at higher risk of squamous cell carcinoma because thay cannot repair the damage caused by sunlight.
Chemical exposure: Work exposure to large amounts of arsenic, tar, coal, or paraffin increases the risk of squamous cell carcinoma.
Radiation exposure
Age: Epidemiological data suggests that the risk of squamous cell carcinoma increases with age.
Gender: Men are at greater risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma than women.